Finance Director, Controller, CFO
Resume:
Kevin D. Ellison
Scio, New York 14880
*************@*****.***
SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE / VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An influential and dynamic senior finance executive and business strategist, recognized for creating the infrastructure to promote profitability, quality, and transparency; driving fact based operational decisions; and successfully paring expenses. Significant contributor supporting the strategic analysis/requests of “C-level” executives and the company’s Board of Directors.
Areas of Expertise:
Financial Operations & Analysis Key Performance Indicators Management Margin Improvement
Working Capital Optimization New Product & Capital Investment Analysis Pricing / Cost Modeling
Vendor / Customer Negotiations Long Term Financial Planning Asset Utilization
Business Process Reengineering Sales & Use Tax Compliance Budgeting/Forecasting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Edward Arnold Scrap Processors, Inc, Corfu, NY September 2018 – Present
Controller
Manage and oversee all finance related activities for the organization and provide ownership with information necessary for solid business decision-making.
Prepare Monthly closing reports and develop Budget and forecasting procedures
Began developing a long-term strategic planning program
Brought w-2 and 1099 processing in-house from a third-party entity
Prepared various cost and expense analysis to provide ownership with insight into profit improvements
Vaco Charlotte LLC, Rochester, NY October 2017 – April 2018
Consultant – Interim Plant Controller – Akoustis Inc.
Assisted with the establishment of policies and procedures for newly acquired production facility in Canandaigua, New York and managed the local transition to an upgraded cloud version of their ERP system. Emphasis on establishing a costing process and software support.
Prepare strategic analysis for the local management teams
Trained Accounts Payable personnel to utilize software and process invoices
Cleaned up purchase orders and associated process to prepare for software upgrade including master files and associated tax information
Developed process improvement plan and staff development programs.
Developed and documented the accounts payable, costing and financial reporting processes for the production facility.
Robert Half Management Services, Rochester, NY December 2016 – April 2017
Consultant – Interim Corporate Controller – Hamister Group, LLC
Oversaw the strategic direction and day-to-day financial operation of the Accounting function within the organization. Directly support the Corporate CFO, as well as senior sales, marketing, and business development executives. Emphasis on unit financial planning, financial reporting, analysis and process improvements.
Manage Financial Reporting process for 15 properties and multiple holding companies to provide timely reporting to property management groups.
Provide audit support for 14 audits and 2 audit teams within a one-month cycle
Prepare strategic analysis for the local management teams
Directly managed a team of 5 accounting staff
Developed process improvement plan and staff development programs
Noteworthy Achievements:
Managed on-going Sales Tax audit resulting in savings of $3K within the first week of project.
Managed the closing of acquisition properties, recovering lost revenues and reducing liabilities to former owner.
Began the implementation of the new financial reporting package resulting in cost savings and improved efficiency.
Arvos Inc., Wellsville, NY 2014 – May 2016
Finance Director 2014 – May 2016
Oversaw the strategic direction and day-to-day financial operation of the Organization in stewardship of $250M in revenue and 3 divisional profit centers. Directly support the Managing Director and the Global Divisional CFO, as well as senior sales, marketing, and engineering executives. Emphasis on unit financial planning, forecasting, analysis and process improvements.
Provide economic support and strategy leadership for the United States organization
Created and managed the unit based financial model and 3 month rolling forecast
Track and manage key indicator metrics including bookings, sales, write downs, and other financial metrics
Manage Cash to provide timely payments to vendors and provide cash to support the Group financial objectives
Transition organization from Shared Services organization to stand-alone Accounting and Finance organization
Prepare strategic analysis for the local management team
Directly managed a team of 11 accounting staff
Developed process improvement plan and staff development programs
Noteworthy Achievements:
Assumed position to play a critical leadership role in establishing a new culture of accountability and transparency while stewarding the company’s transition to a private equity based ownership structure.
Converted company from shared services organization to stand-alone finance and accounting organization on-time and under budget.
Negotiated with vendors and procured services that provided cost effective support for tax compliance service.
Segregated single entity financial reporting to multi-divisional full financial reporting.
Developed Cash forecast including improved collections and timely payment of vendors according to terms
Kevin D. Ellison
4063 State Route 19
Scio, New York 14880
*************@*****.***
Otis Eastern Service, LLC, Wellsville, NY 2008 – August 2014
Chief Financial Officer 2008 – August 2014
Oversaw the strategic direction and day-to-day financial operation of the Organization in stewardship of $250M in revenue and multiple construction locations all over the Northeastern United States. Directly support the Chief Executive Officer as well as construction management teams. Emphasis on unit financial planning, analysis and process improvements.
Took ownership of the company’s working capital management
Supported multiple construction managers for day to day operations and cost management
Led teams with targeted savings initiatives to improve gross margins
Managed the organizations growth from $50 million to $250 million in annual sales with minimal cost increases.
Administered employee benefits plans including 401(k), healthcare coverage and other benefits
Managed Human Resource activities for the entire organization including regulatory compliance.
Oversaw Union reporting obligations for multiple unions
Managed all tax compliance for the organization
Noteworthy Achievements:
Established new medical insurance program that resulted in enhanced benefits and cost savings of $350K/yr.
Developed, reported, and analyzed operational metrics providing transparency and additional operation visibility.
Directly oversaw all economic decision analysis with respect to lease versus buy decisions and capital investments
Reviewed all material sales contracts to yield maximum economic value and limit unnecessary risks.
Developed an Access based ERP System for a small drilling and oil production business including interactive mapping to well and pipeline locations and lease owner information.
Managed sale of a portion of the company to private equity company with positive results and satisfaction of the seller and buyers.
PCore Electric (previously Lapp Insulator LLC), LeRoy, NY 2001 – 2008
V. P Finance and Administration – Business Unit Controller
Responsible for Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and Information Technology functions for the organization
Managed Union relationship and actively negotiated a new contract.
Managed Banking, Insurance and Benefits relationships for both union and salaried employees.
Provide all pertinent tax and audit information to audit and tax firms
Successfully negotiated increase in healthcare premiums at less than national average for 2 consecutive years.
Managed monthly closing and financial reporting cycle
Prepare and present training courses for non-accounting personnel in a variety of topics
Responsible for the development of annual budget for company
Handled all personnel matters for union and salaried employees.
Combustion Engineering, Air Preheater Company, Inc., Wellsville, NY 1985 – 1999
Various Positions
Responsible for implementation of Activity Based Costing
Responsible for inventory control and costing at Kansas facilities
Provide all pertinent tax information to tax department or agencies
Responsible for all international accounting
Worked as part of team to implement new ERP system and new financial system
Worked closely with Risk Management to control insurance costs
Support monthly closing and financial reporting cycle
Prepare and present training courses for non-accounting personnel in a variety of topics
Responsible for fixed asset management and control
Responsible for month-end close and preparation of financial reports for management
Responsible for the development of annual budget for company
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Alfred University
BS / Accounting
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Chairman, Allegany County Lay Vicariate Council [2008 – 2011]
Member, Immaculate Conception R. C. Church Parish Council [2004 – 2010]
Lector, Immaculate Conception R. C. Church [2004 – 2012]
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